Just set up your first drum kit? Congratulations! But…hold up! Before you go crazy with those sticks, you’ll want to tune your drum kit first! An out-of-tune snare will kill your interest in drumming faster than you can say “drrrruuuum”. And this is what we’re covering here (click to skip to section): Physical Drum Tuners … Read more
Stick it to the drum! Drumming involves continuous hitting with your drumsticks. But that leads to fatigue and muscle aches… So how can you create the best riffs AND sustain your playing over longer periods? The key is in the way you hold your sticks. There are several ways to grip your drumsticks. In this … Read more
Itching to learn to drum but don’t want to jump right into getting a drum kit? You can start building the fundamentals with a good drum practice pad too. Vic Firth Drum Practice Pad I’ve looked through major music stores like Sweetwater and Musician’s Friend, and asked for the opinions of several drummers I know, … Read more
Drum practice is important. But, rudiments can become boring sometimes. Here’s how you can add variety to your practice and do it like a pro. Now now… I’m not saying that you should skip the routine practice of rudiments and beat counting…especially if you want a strong fundamental. However, doing routine practice along can kill … Read more
Learning to play the drums without an instructor may be fun and relatively cheaper. However, without proper guidance, it is easy to pick up bad habits that may hinder our drumming. Here are 5 important tricks that all new drummers must know: Section 1: Beginner Techniques 1. How to hold your drumsticks Knowing how to hold … Read more
